Welcome to the PaPHS!
Where every stamp, postmark, and envelope unlocks a chapter of Pennsylvania’s postal past.
Join the PaPHS today for just $25 per year and receive the award-winning Pennsylvania Postal Historian four times a year! It is wonderful a resource for anyone interested in Pennsylvania postal and social history.
Pictured at right is the cover of the May 2026 issue and the table of contents. It’s a great issue! Next issue will be published in August 2026. Join now to get it delivered to your email inbox as soon as it comes out.
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Whether you’re a collector, historian, or simply curious about the past, our society is here to uncover the untold stories behind Pennsylvania’s postal treasures. Join us as we explore the routes, rates, and remarkable figures who shaped our state’s communication network.
From the Past to the Future
Dive into our archives, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and help preserve Pennsylvania’s rich postal heritage.
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PaPHS Highlights
Uncover the lost letters, hidden postmarks, and untold stories that shaped Pennsylvania’s postal past – explore the history one post at a time!
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Advertise in the Pennsylvania Postal Historian
Are you a dealer in postal history? Do you manage a local history museum in Pennsylvania? What about a local library with a rich collection…
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Say Hello to PaPHS Officers
Pennsylvania Postal History Society, PaPHS, is pleased to announce the current Officers. Role Name of Person PaPHS E-mail President Vince Costello president@paphs.org Treasurer Dick Colberg…
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Explore Postal History with the Historian Digital Edition
Welcome to the next era of PaPHS! PaPHS is proud to present the Historian in a digital flipbook format. This digital format is designed to…